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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.89, 580.49 and 143.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.89, 580.49 and 143.62 is: 215.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.89 : 580.49 = 143.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.89/580.49 = 143.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.89x = 580.49 × 143.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.89x = 83,369.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,369.97/386.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.49

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